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Iron-rich foods for babies and toddlers

… Offer iron-rich foods every day Your baby’s first foods should be rich in iron. Offer your baby iron-rich foods: At … This type is easily absorbed and is found in meat, poultry, fish and shellfish. Choose fish low in mercury, such as salmon, trout and mackerel Non-heme …

Petting zoo and open farm visits

… germs can spread to people. For this reason, the public should not be involved in the animal birthing process. Which … the risk of disease at the petting zoo or open farm? Follow the simple precautions below to help reduce your risk of … it takes to sing the ABC song. Do not forget the palms, backs of hands, fingers, fingertips and nails Rinse hands …

Managing eating chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities

… Managing eating, chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities Last updated June 17, … Say food “gets stuck” or “goes down the wrong way” Have pain when swallowing Clear their throat regularly Refuse … Have food or liquids coming out of their nose when trying to swallow Have recurrent pneumonia Do not want to …

Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure

… Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure Last updated April 25, 2023 … pressure is hypertension. What dietary changes can help lower blood pressure? Healthy eating can help lower your … whole grains Includes lower fat dairy products, fish, poultry, nuts, seeds, beans, peas and lentils Is low in red meat …

Getting rid of rodents rats and mice

… you want to try rat poison, there are certain things you should consider: Set out non-poisoned food for a few days … so the rodent starts feeding in the area Read and follow the directions on the label carefully Set bait in areas … practices for rodent control Do not throw food scraps into backyard compost without covering them, especially cooked …

Healthy snacks for adults

… the nutrition facts tables. Choose products that are lower in sodium, sugars and saturated fat At home Include … nuts When possible, prepare healthy snacks ahead of time. Try some of these time-saving tips: Cut up or cook extra … or when you’re bored, stressed, emotional or tired Eat slowly and without distractions. Put electronics away and …

Emergency contraception EC

… residents. For information, call 604-683-7151 (from the Lower Mainland) or 1-800-663-7100 (toll-free). What types of … Less common side effects of ECPs may include: Abdominal pain or cramps Headache Dizziness Fatigue Breast or chest … mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2. You should have a period within 3 weeks after taking ECPs. If …

The harmful effects of second-hand tobacco smoke and vapour

… amount of smoke you are exposed to. For some people, even low levels of exposure can cause physical reactions. These … risk of miscarriages, premature birth and babies with low birth weight. How does second-hand smoke harm babies and … smoke is harmful to babies and children in the following ways: Babies who breathe second-hand smoke have a …

Allergy safe adult care facilities

… free of the foods that cause allergic reactions, facilities should make efforts to create and maintain a safe … allergy. Creating an allergy safe facility involves: Following policies and procedures that reduce the risk of … Breathing : coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, throat tightness, hoarse voice, nasal …

Influenza flu immunization Myths and facts

… time. As a precaution, people with weakened immune systems should not get the live vaccine. Myth: The influenza … better protected than those who remain unimmunized. Myth: I should not get an influenza vaccine because I have … For more information For more information, see the following HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #12a Why …